The Peru Gazette

From the 2017-2018 school year to 2022-2023, 692 out of the 718 school districts in New York state (96%) saw drops in enrollment, a total loss of over 188,000 kids statewide. Click here for the Adirondack Explore story 

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EMERGENCY TOWN BOARD MEETING MARCH 20, 2026 5:00 PM 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Resolution to Hire Outside Legal Counsel. 5. MOTION: Adjourn Meeting.

Advocates Ease Insurance Confusion  Plattsburgh, NY, March  19, 2026  – Providing valuable information, resources and guidance, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Financial Advocates are helping families make informed, affordable health care decisions. “The cost of health insurance continues to rise, and we’re seeing more individuals and families struggling […]

Legislation would provide needed oversight, accountability           Albany, March 18, 2026 –  Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today spoke at a press conference in Albany to unveil his legislation to combat Medicaid fraud.             If enacted, Senate bill S.9219 would provide needed accountability and oversight to the state’s Medicaid system. The legislation […]

Proposed Changes Include Modifications to DEC’s Deer Management Permit Process The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced several proposed regulation changes to increase harvest of antlerless deer by hunters. These proposed actions will improve DEC’s ability to manage deer populations to help ensure a healthy herd while also preventing potential increases […]

There will be a SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PERU TOWN BOARD  Friday March 20, 2026 at 5:00p.m. 3036 Main Street, Peru NY. Thank you, Christine Crawford Town Clerk Town of Peru

Grants Will Support Tree Nurseries, Seed Collection Entities, Private Forest Landowners and Managers, Wood Processors, and Other Forest Product Producers Applications Open in Late Spring; Applicants Encouraged to Enroll with USDA Now to Obtain Farm ID The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today previewed a new grant program that will soon make more […]

Raya Salter explains how rising energy costs connect to fossil fuel dependency and advocates for climate protection laws in New York Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Commentary 

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Early-spring hiking in the Twin Valley trail network, part of Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

By John T Ryan Peru, NY Renee Gifford’s exhibit is currently on view at the Peru Free Library through May 2. A registered nurse by profession, Renee rekindled her passion for art—first sparked in high school—during the pandemic. When she first showed her paintings at the Strand Center, she hesitated to sign them, unsure whether […]

Votes to regulate large-scale retail buildings following years of development debate Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

AuSable Valley sees itself as a canary in the coal mine, which should be a warning to other Adirondack communities. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

By John T Ryan  Peru – The Peru town Board conducted a 30-minute regular meeting on Monday, March 9, and then adjourned to executive session to discuss potential litigation. Supervisor Craig Randall said he didn’t anticipate any other board actions following the executive session.  The board approved:  Signing a Supplemental Consultant Agreement with C&S Engineers […]

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Prison officials have refused to release crucial records on how the agency handles allegations of sexual abuse. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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DEC reminds New Yorkers of the statewide brush burning prohibition for two months this spring in an effort to prevent wildfires Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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“Johana would not be detained but for an unlawfully executed search warrant,” her lawyer Kristen Connors said in court. Two others are still detained. Click here for the vtdigger story